BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW

Michigan is going to Indianapolis to play Purdue for the Big Ten Championship. Purdue is making their Big League Championship debut. Game time is 8 pm on Fox on Saturday night.

Michigan is going for a College Football Playoff appearance. Donovan Edwards will be ready after rushing for 216 yards and 2 touchdowns against Ohio State. The team will try to continue the deep passing game.

Purdue will play in their first Big Ten championship. Jeff Brohm is 3-0 against top 3 teams since coming to Purdue. Purdue is 8-4 after a shaky start and some injury issues. Quarterback Aiden O'Connell leads a passing attack that was second best in the Big League. Devin Mockobee has given Purdue some balance. The defense has their work cut out against the Michigan rushing attack.

Michigan's corners will face Purdue's wide receivers and Aiden O'Connell. O’Connell will throw it 40 times or more. Charlie Jones has nearly 1,200 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns. Payne Durham has scored 4 times in the last 3 games.

Purdue will keep it close early against Michigan. Michigan is an elite second half team.